More than 100 organisations have signed an open letter supporting Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) as protesters against such schemes, which are aimed at retaining access to residential streets for the people who live there while blocking rat-running drivers aiming to avoid main roads, continue their vocal opposition to them.Joining local residents’ groups that are supportive … Read more
Astana’s Alexey Lutsenko has won Stage 6 of the Tour de France at Mont Aiguoal this afternoon, the Kazakh national champion attacking his breakaway companions on the day’s final climb to take a solo win. On a day when the overall contenders were content to let the escapees go, Adam Yates of Mitchelton-Scott, 10th today, … Read more
The Stolen Goat Nettle Cycling Mitts are a minimalist and extremely light pair of fingerless gloves, and work well either with the official matching jersey or alone. Cost effective, simple and comfortable, about the only thing they lack is an XS size for smaller adults and kids.> Buy these online hereStolen Goat offer this glove … Read more
The Times has launched an online tool which it says will help cyclists find the safest routes to schools or workplaces.The newspaper, which unveiled the initiative at the weekend, says it analysed three decades of data relating to road traffic collisions on Great Britain’s roads and compares those to Census data regarding cycle commuting.By entering … Read more
Basso has launched a heavily changed 2021 Diamante SV that features a revised geometry and larger tyre clearance for a more compliant ride that Basso says also makes the bike faster on rough roads. Basso claims that there is also an aero boost with the new frame thanks to the OpenFlow fork design.Jack reviewed the old … Read more
When maximum speed is required for flat stages and sprints, an aero road bike is the weapon of choice for most riders in the Tour de France. Here are 10 that have made an appearance in this year’s race.Main photo: Chris Auld Canyon Aeroad, Arkea-Samsic, Alpecin-Fenix and Movistar View this post on Instagram … Read more
The Department for Transport (DfT) has this week launched a consultation into pavement parking in England, including giving local authorities increased powers to deal with the problem.The consultation, which is open until 2359hrs on 22 November 2020 and can be foiund here, was officially launched on Monday by secretary of state for transport Grant Shapps.“Parking … Read more
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Wout van Aert, winner last month of Strade Bianche and Milan-San Remo, has secured Jumbo-Visma’s second successive stage win of this year’s Tour de France, taking Stage 5 in Privas this afternoon as he proved too strong for his rivals in the sprint – and Mitchelton-Scott’s Adam Yates is in the yellow jersey after Julian Alaphilippe, leading … Read more
